Rules & Special Moves · Lesson 26 of 92
Who Moves First?
Which side always moves first in chess?
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- Black
- White
- Loser of the last game
- Decided by coin flip
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White
White always moves first — which is why playing White is a tiny head start.
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This drill is one step. The full write-up — every rule, every pattern, every common mistake — is in the complete guide.
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This lesson is one of 92 in the Grandmaster Academy — every one playable, with the pieces moving under your hand.
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